Sarovar Hotels Appoints Rajat Jaitly as Director – Technical Services to Bolster Development Strategy

In a move aimed at strengthening its core technical leadership, Sarovar Hotels has appointed Rajat Jaitly as Director – Technical Services, based out of the company’s corporate headquarters in Gurugram. This strategic hire signals Sarovar’s continued commitment to engineering excellence, infrastructure innovation, and a future-ready hospitality pipeline.

With over 17 years of experience in hospitality engineering, project execution, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) services design, Rajat brings a wealth of domain expertise that is set to enhance Sarovar’s growing portfolio of projects across India. In his new role, he will be responsible for leading technical strategy, overseeing project delivery, and ensuring that upcoming hotel developments meet global quality benchmarks and sustainability standards.

A Proven Leader in Hospitality Engineering

Rajat has worked with some of the most prominent names in the hospitality and real estate sectors, including Apeejay Group, IHG Hotels & Resorts, M3M, and The Grand, New Delhi. Across these tenures, he has led large-scale infrastructure projects, managed high-value engineering operations, and been instrumental in aligning technical vision with business goals.

Known for his structured approach and collaborative leadership style, Rajat has a proven track record in managing complex hospitality developments, building effective vendor ecosystems, and driving cost-efficient, deadline-driven execution.

Welcoming a New Chapter of Technical Excellence

Rajesh Ranjan, Senior Vice President – Corporate Development, Sarovar Hotels, commented on the appointment:

“We are delighted to welcome Rajat to the Sarovar family. His deep technical expertise and project management experience will be invaluable as we expand our footprint across India. His leadership will further strengthen our ability to deliver world-class hospitality assets while staying true to our core values of quality, sustainability, and guest-centric innovation.”

Future-Forward Development

Rajat Jaitly’s addition to the leadership team is part of Sarovar Hotels’ larger plan to scale operations while maintaining uncompromised attention to infrastructure standards and technical precision. As the hospitality industry continues to evolve in design and technology, his appointment ensures that Sarovar remains agile, technically sound, and primed for long-term growth.

From asset enhancement programs to new hotel launches, Rajat will play a pivotal role in transforming technical vision into scalable, efficient, and experience-driven properties.